thermostat problems overheating????

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eun
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Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 10:52 am

hello

my car isnt actually over heating the guage just says it is for some reason :?

its got water and it doesnt show any signs but its really tempermental

sometimes it will be on half way where its supposed to be but sometimes its 3/4

could it be that the thermostat isnt opening properly only half way? :?
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butch
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Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 11:50 am

eun wrote:hello

my car isnt actually over heating the guage just says it is for some reason :?

its got water and it doesnt show any signs but its really tempermental

sometimes it will be on half way where its supposed to be but sometimes its 3/4

could it be that the thermostat isnt opening properly only half way? :?
Could be, it happens on my car, coolant level is ok, no leaks, water pump shows circulation but the temp reaches 3/4 during idle and 1/2 when running. I decided to change the stats and it is now just near 1/2 during idle and near 1/4 when running, try changing your stat.
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Brianmoooore
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Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:52 pm

eun wrote:hello

my car isnt actually over heating the guage just says it is for some reason :?

its got water and it doesnt show any signs but its really tempermental

sometimes it will be on half way where its supposed to be but sometimes its 3/4

could it be that the thermostat isnt opening properly only half way? :?
Nut on the back of the cluster.